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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The Jack London Collection
Jack London's whirlwind life as a traveler from Hawaii to the Yukon, an expert agriculturalist, and an advocate of socialism (not to mention a prolific writer) is all preserved immaculately here. This website has it all — complete texts and essays by London, a picture gallery, letters and personal documents, links to study guides and criticism, an excellent biography, and even a London listserv. Whew!
- Who Was Jack London?
Who WASN'T he? Get a rundown on Jack London's myriad of roles — sailor, rancher, advocate, hobo, gold prospector...and you thought he was just a writer! This real-life adventurer's travels and hobbies might even surpass the exciting exploits in works like Call of the Wild and London's first published short story, "To the Man on the Trail," based on his hunt for gold in Alaska.
- Jack London Ranch Album
Perhaps nothing says more about a man than his home and his family. If so, this website, containing a thorough biography of Jack London, profiles of his parents and two wives and the memoirs of his daughter, says it all. An avid agriculturalist, London highly valued his ranch, and you can learn how he transformed a useless patch of ground into his own version of paradise. A truly comprehensive and helpful site.
- The Life of Jack London as Reflected in his Works
This critical and biographical essay explores the influences that shaped Jack London's writing. Find out what was happening in his life, the books he read and the places he visited that might have influenced the creation of his characters. Their trials, triumphs, and travels often reflect the life and philosophy of the author.
- The Call of Jack London
This review from the Utne Reader surveys Jack London's works in an attempt to assess his attitudes towards the world around him. The reviewer asks some tough questions: Was Jack London a racist? Was he a man of his day, or was he ahead of his time? The review offers some of the critics' answers to these questions as it presenets a sampling of facts, opinions, and rumors about the "London myth."
- Mike Wilson
Check out this question and answer session about the life and works of Jack London with renowned London expert, Mike Wilson. Students can actually listen to the interview with RealPlayer or Windows Media. Or, if reading is your preference, click on the link for the transcript of the interview. Topics covered include London's family, education, and experiences in the Yukon.
Jack London's Adventure in the Klondike
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